Are you interested in submitting a proposal to present a breakout session at the KATE (Kansas Association of Teachers of English) Conference? Here are some resources to help you get started!
Think about English language arts lessons you have designed during your course work, field experiences, and career. Many of my former students have presented work they completed in CI 616 Literature for Adolescents (e.g., YAL Lesson Plan) or for ENGL 680 Theory and Practice in Composition. You might also consider generating ideas for the unit plan you’ll design in Core 3 and present some of those ideas.
Can I submit a proposal with other people?
Yes, this is a great idea! If you and 1-3 of your peers have an idea you’d like to present, you should submit a proposal for a panel presentation. The online form only allows for one presenter, but you can contact Steve Maack to add other presenters. For example, you might each present ideas for teaching a particular genre or topic within young adult literature (YAL).
Do you have any sample proposals I can look at?
Yep! Check out these proposals from previous years for inspiration and guidance.
What if I want to present on a topic that has already been presented on?
That’s okay. Many conference attendees are new each year, so presenting on a similar topic is fine. Plus, you will put your own spin on it. Go for it!
If I submit a proposal, am I automatically accepted to present?
No. Your proposal will be reviewed and evaluated by the conference committee, and you will be contacted via e-mail regarding acceptance, conditional acceptance (minor revisions necessary), or rejection. If you receive an acceptance or conditional acceptance, congratulations! If your proposal is rejected, do not fret. This is a natural part of the process; we all get rejected sometimes. Attend the conference, look for possibilities for next year, and then resubmit.
What are some possible topics that would be interesting to conference attendees?
Advice on thriving during the first/early years of teaching
Teaching books/strategies connected to KATE keynote speakers (e.g., Bill Konigsberg in 2016)
What’s new in young adult literature, graphic novels, non-traditional texts?
Engaging middle/secondary students in authentic language/grammar study
Effective and engaging writing instruction
Innovative strategies for teaching specific canonical texts
Connecting current events/issues to the ELA classroom
Making the most of your experience as a mentor or mentee
Are you interested in submitting a proposal to present a breakout session at the KATE (Kansas Association of Teachers of English) Conference? Here are some resources to help you get started!
The 2017 KATE Conference will take place Oct. 13-14 at the Wichita Marriott. As KATE updates its website, you can find more information here: http://www.kansasenglish.org/annual-conference.html
The deadline for proposals for breakout sessions is Sept. 4, 2017. Your proposal must be submitted online at the link above. Go for it!!
KATE Conference Proposal Tips Sheet
This document is based on the 2017 proposal form. You can download it and use it to draft your proposal.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What would I submit as a proposal?
Think about English language arts lessons you have designed during your course work, field experiences, and career. Many of my former students have presented work they completed in CI 616 Literature for Adolescents (e.g., YAL Lesson Plan) or for ENGL 680 Theory and Practice in Composition. You might also consider generating ideas for the unit plan you’ll design in Core 3 and present some of those ideas.
Can I submit a proposal with other people?
Yes, this is a great idea! If you and 1-3 of your peers have an idea you’d like to present, you should submit a proposal for a panel presentation. The online form only allows for one presenter, but you can contact Steve Maack to add other presenters. For example, you might each present ideas for teaching a particular genre or topic within young adult literature (YAL).
Do you have any sample proposals I can look at?
Yep! Check out these proposals from previous years for inspiration and guidance.
Can I review conference programs from previous years to get a sense of possible topics?
Yes, here are some recent programs. Review breakout session titles and abstracts.
What if I want to present on a topic that has already been presented on?
That’s okay. Many conference attendees are new each year, so presenting on a similar topic is fine. Plus, you will put your own spin on it. Go for it!
If I submit a proposal, am I automatically accepted to present?
No. Your proposal will be reviewed and evaluated by the conference committee, and you will be contacted via e-mail regarding acceptance, conditional acceptance (minor revisions necessary), or rejection. If you receive an acceptance or conditional acceptance, congratulations! If your proposal is rejected, do not fret. This is a natural part of the process; we all get rejected sometimes. Attend the conference, look for possibilities for next year, and then resubmit.
What are some possible topics that would be interesting to conference attendees?
Advice on thriving during the first/early years of teaching
Teaching books/strategies connected to KATE keynote speakers (e.g., Bill Konigsberg in 2016)
What’s new in young adult literature, graphic novels, non-traditional texts?
Engaging middle/secondary students in authentic language/grammar study
Effective and engaging writing instruction
Innovative strategies for teaching specific canonical texts
Connecting current events/issues to the ELA classroom
Making the most of your experience as a mentor or mentee
And more! The possibilities really are endless.